Shock Wave Therapy

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Shockwave therapy is a non-surgical therapy using acoustic sound waves.

These high energy sound waves promote the bodies natural healing processes such as stimulating collagen production, promoting blood flow/vessel growth, inflammation and cellular regeneration.

It can be used in bone, tendon and soft tissue injury types.

What is Shockwave used for?
  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Posterior tibial tendon tendinopathy
  • Patella/Hamstring/gluteal tendinopathy
  • Calf muscle stiffness
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Myofascial trigger points
  • Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen shoulder)
  • Chronic tennis/golfer’s elbow
  • Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
  • Pulse vibration massage
What can you expect?

We usually recommend a weekly treatment that can last up to 4 to 6 sessions to have maximum effect. Studies have shown that most clients will experience 85% improvement after three treatments. Of course, conditions that have been affecting you for a long time may take longer to treat.

We sit you comfortably and soft gel will be applied to the area being treated. A loud tapping sound will be heard as the shockwaves are generated, and you may feel some initial tingling before the pain-relieving effects take over.

How can it help?
  • Influence tissues on a cellular level to promote inflammation which enhances and reset the healing pattern
  • Desensitise tissue: Shock Wave therapy can reduce sensitive areas around the body via gate control therapy to calm symptoms down
  • Shock Wave is a non-invasive therapy with no radiation
  • Re-vascularisation (the development of new blood vessels) occurs in the region of treatment to allow for more oxygen and nutrients for healing and regeneration
  • Muscle tone recovery to assist with stiffness in soft tissue.
Can this be claimed on my insurance?
Depending on the type of private health insurance that you have, you may be able to claim your session. Contact your private health insurance provider for more information.